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Sylva Bay Academy

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12

Bay Springs, MS

17 Hwy 531, Bay Springs, MS 39422

Overall grade: B-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • B+College-going
  • BYears serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Bay Springs, Mississippi, Sylva Bay Academy is a Christian private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 238 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. The school reports that about 79% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 days a year. Mississippi has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
238
Teachers
17.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 111 girls, 127 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
176 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 79% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 52% of Christian schools in Mississippi.
    • Compared with 65 Christian schools in Mississippi.

    Students by survey year

    257’17–18259’21–22238’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K24
    K20
    115
    221
    319
    418
    516
    621
    714
    817
    916
    1021
    1127
    1213

    Student body

    White94%
    Black3%
    Two or more races2%
    Hispanic or Latino0%

    Member of

    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Mississippi

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Sylva Bay Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Mississippi's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Sylva Bay Academy

    What grades does Sylva Bay Academy serve?

    Sylva Bay Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Sylva Bay Academy?

    About 238 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Sylva Bay Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Mississippi has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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